Norman Lee Gravitt, 73, of Crandall, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at his residence.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard Gravitt and Wilma Gravitt Watkins; and brother, Larry Gravitt.  Norman was born November 7, 1940 in Whitwell, TN. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Tucker Gravitt of Crandall; daughter, Sandi (MIke) Davis of Ooltewah, ... (click for more)

Dorothy “Dot” Painter, 83, of Dalton, GA, died on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at the local hospital.   Dot was born May 7, 1931 in Gilmer County, GA to the late Avery and Irene Richards Daves; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Jess Lee Painter; daughter, Venita Stephens; son, Wayne Painter; brothers, Dallas Daves and Howard Daves; and a sister, Georgia Painter.   ... (click for more)

Thomas “Bud” Franklin Stapp, 73, of Ringgold, Georgia, died on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at his residence. A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, he was a self-employed carpenter for 35 years, during which time he built many homes in the Catoosa County area. Bud was well-known and liked in Ringgold and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his ... (click for more)

Lora Marie Trotter, 50, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Lora graduated from Hixson High School in 1982 and attended UTC . Lora was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. She was a longtime volunteer for the school and church where she was known for her organizational skills. Lora worked in the financial industry for many years. She loved animals, to cook and ... (click for more)

Lookout Mountain, Ga., officials are proposing a $10 per month charge for each homeowner for eight years to pay for sewer upgrades. The town's sewer system, that was installed 15 years ago, works with the help of grinder pumps at each of the 605 houses in the town. The life expectancy of this equipment is 20 years and the need for replacements has already begun. City Manager ... (click for more)

Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, issued the following statement today regarding the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 1518:   “I regret to inform you that Speaker of the House, John Boehner, currently refuses  to bring the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act to the floor for a vote.  His decision ... (click for more)